Dan (son of Jacob)

thumb|Dan in a painting of Zurbarán According to the Book of Genesis, Dan (Jacob's fifth son). His mother, Bilhah, was Rachel's handmaid, who becomes one of Jacob's concubines (Genesis 35:22). In the Biblical account, he is the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Dan. He was the father of Hushim, according to Gen 46:23. Samson was a descendant of Dan. Quotes about And Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son. Then Rachel said, “God has judged my case; and He has also heard my voice and given me a son.” Therefore she called his name Dan. Genesis 30:5-6 NKJV. Dan shall judge his people / As one of the tribes of Israel. / Dan shall be a serpent by the way, / A viper by the path, / That bites / the horse’s heels / So that its rider shall fall backward. / I have waited for your salvation, O Lord! Genesis 49:16-18 NKJV. External links Dan (son of Jacob) Category:BCE births Category:BCE deaths Category:Jews Category:Religious leaders Category:People from the Bible